Skip to content

Registration for the 43rd Annual John C. Frye Preservation Awards is Now Open

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 14, 2023) – Washington County Government announces the 43rd annual John C. Frye Historic Preservation Awards Luncheon will be held at the Academy Theater on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
The luncheon is hosted by the Board of County Commissioners and the Historic Advisory Committee each year to award recipients for their dedication and commitment to preserving and protecting the history of Washington County. Recipients are nominated based on their efforts to preserve Washington County history through historic rehabilitation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and advocacy.
This year’s nominees include The Conococheague Banking House for preservation of an historic structure, Hill House in Rohrersville, MD for preservation of an historic structure, and Ed Beeler, Sharpsburg Town Archivist for advocacy.
Registration is required to attend the luncheon. Registration forms and a donation of $23 per person must be received by Sunday, April 30, 2023. Proceeds go directly to the Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide information and education about historic resources of interest to visitors of Washington County. To register, please contact Tom Clemens at [email protected] or 301-331-3877.

For additional information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].
###

Other news:

Washington County Department of Water Quality Announces Smoke Testing for Maugansville Sewer System

Washington County Department of Water Quality Announces Smoke Testing for Maugansville Sewer System

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2025) – Washington County Department of Water Quality will conduct a smoke test on the Maugansville…
Temporary Closure of Washington County Transit Transfer Center Rescheduled

Temporary Closure of Washington County Transit Transfer Center Rescheduled

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2025) – Washington County Transit announces that, due to inclement weather predicted for Saturday, July 26, 2025, the contractor…
Tri-County Council for Western Maryland Launches Regional Survey to Improve Business Loan Programs, with Support from Washington County Business and Economic Development

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland Launches Regional Survey to Improve Business Loan Programs, with Support from Washington County Business and Economic Development

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 22, 2025) – The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCCWMD), with support from the Washington County Department…